150 Iowa Grants for Disaster Relief

150 Disaster Relief Grants for Iowa

Discover disaster relief, recovery, and emergency assistance grants for crises such as floods, hurricanes, tornadoes, fires, and transportation accidents. Funding supports response efforts and rebuilding after a disaster. Additional grants fund preparedness programs and services for affected individuals, communities, and organizations.

Filter this list of disaster relief grants above by recipient type, location, and funding source to find opportunities for response, recovery, or preparedness projects. GrantWatch helps organizations manage the entire funding process, from grant prospecting to post-award reporting, with tools such as the Grant Prospecting Dashboard, Grant Funding Pipeline, GrantWatch Intelligence™, and the AI Grant Writing Tool - built for time-sensitive disaster relief applications.

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Grants to USA States, Territories, and Tribal Governments for Flood Mitigation

Deadline: 08/06/26

Grants to USA states, territories, and tribal governments to prepare for and minimize the negative impacts of flooding. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to support community hazard mitigatio...

GrantWatch ID#: 170529
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Prizes to USA Entities for Developing Extreme Heat Scenario Manuals

Deadline: 08/12/26

Prizes to USA local governments, community-based organizations, IHEs, and tribes for creating natural disaster manuals. Applicants will develop situational manuals that address extreme heat situations in local communities. This program is focused on the developmen...

GrantWatch ID#: 216505
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Grants to USA Food Producers to Mitigate Damage from Natural Disasters in 2023 and 2024

Deadline: 08/12/26

Grants to USA food producers in multiple states to mitigate the financial damage caused by natural disasters in 2023 and 2024. Funding is intended to provide disaster relief funds to producers who suffered a decline in revenue, production, or quality of their tree...

GrantWatch ID#: 225008

Grants to USA Agencies to Mitigate the Risks of Earthquakes

Deadline: 08/14/26

Grants to USA and territories agencies to mitigate the risks of natural disasters. Applicants are advised to complete required registrations well in advance of the application deadline. Funding is intended to promote resilience to earthquakes. Eligible uses of fun...

GrantWatch ID#: 203364

Grants to USA Nonprofits and IHEs for Earthquake Damage Mitigation Activities

Deadline: 08/14/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations and IHEs for earthquake damage mitigation activities. Applicants must complete registrations before applying. Funding is intended for developing and implementing strategies to diminish the risks of earthquake d...

GrantWatch ID#: 231253

Grants to USA Fire Departments for Training, Technology, and Equipment Purchases

Deadline: 08/15/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA fire departments to enhance operations. Funding may be used for training, technology, and equipment. Eligible applicants include both paid and volunteer departments. The goal of the funding program is to help saves the lives of firef...

GrantWatch ID#: 167712

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Agencies, NGO’s, and Emergency Relief Organizations...

Deadline: 08/15/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International agencies, NGO’s, and emergency relief organizations in eligible regions for initiatives to address worldwide concerns. Eligible organizations align themselves with one of the following areas of interest: resource manageme...

GrantWatch ID#: 222188

Grants to Minnesota and Iowa Nonprofits and Agencies for Community Programs Benefitting Reside...

Deadline: 08/15/26

Grants to Minnesota and Iowa nonprofit organizations and government agencies for community programs benefitting residents in the funder's service area. Funding is intended for environmental education, programs addressing disadvantaged youth, emergency relief, and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 225945

Grants to USA Farmers and Breed Associations for Animal Conservation Initiatives

Deadline: 08/15/26

Grants to USA farmers, ranchers, and breed organizations, associations, and clubs for animal conservation initiatives. Funding is intended to be used for projects to protect endangered poultry and livestock breeds. Grant funding is available for a variety of farm-...

GrantWatch ID#: 229599

Agreements to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, and IHEs to Mitigate Wildfire Risk

Deadline: 08/28/26

Cooperative agreements to USA nonprofit organizations, government entities, and IHEs to develop local capacity to mitigate the risk of wildfires. Funding is intended for initiatives to reduce hazardous fuels, increase training and education, complete assessments, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 231607

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Charities for Programs that Align with the Funding So...

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International charities for programs that align with the funding source's focus areas. Projects and programs may focus on one of the following areas: disaster response, health and longevity, financial protection, opportunity pipeline, an...

GrantWatch ID#: 207309

Cooperative Agreements to USA Hospitals to Develop Children's Disaster Care Centers

Deadline: 08/31/26

Cooperative Agreements to USA hospitals and health systems to develop children's disaster care centers. Applicants must complete registrations before applying. Funding is intended to enhance the ability and capacity to care for pediatric patients requiring disaste...

GrantWatch ID#: 231745

Grants to Iowa and Minnesota Nonprofits for Projects and Programs to Benefit Local Communities...

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Iowa and Minnesota nonprofit organizations for projects and programs to benefit local communities in eligible regions. Funding is intended for activities in the focus areas of community service, economic development, education and youth, the environment,...

GrantWatch ID#: 225421

Donations and Sponsorships to Colorado, Illinois, and Iowa Nonprofits for Community Benefit

Deadline: 09/01/26

Donations and sponsorships of up to $5,000 to Colorado, Illinois, and Iowa nonprofit organizations for community benefit activities in regions served by the funding source. Focus areas include health and wellness, children and education, emergency response, entrep...

GrantWatch ID#: 228447
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Grants to USA, Canada, and International Fantasy Writers for Assistance in Times of Crisis

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International fantasy and science fiction writers for assistance in times of crisis. Funding is intended to provide emergency support to speculative story writers. The goal of the funding program is to help creators of fantasy, science f...

GrantWatch ID#: 231007

Grants to USA Faith-Based Organizations, Agencies, and Tribes to Secure Religious Facilities

Deadline: 09/02/26

Grants to USA and territories faith-based organizations, government agencies, and tribes to improve safety and prevent hate crimes at religious facilities. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended f...

GrantWatch ID#: 231478

Grants to USA, Canada, and UK Nonprofits for Programs that Help Local Communities

Deadline: 09/06/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and UK nonprofit organizations for programs that help local communities. Funding is intended for a variety of activities that expand equitable access to STEM learning, enhance community green spaces and nature, and support efforts to reduce ...

GrantWatch ID#: 212008

Grants to Iowa and Wisconsin Organizations for Programs and Projects that Benefit Residents in...

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to Iowa and Wisconsin organizations for programs, projects, and initiatives that benefit communities where the funding source has a business presence. Funding is intended for organizations that provide services in a variety of focus areas, including environ...

GrantWatch ID#: 185601

Grants to Iowa Local Agencies to Replace Damaged Infrastructure Caused by Natural Disasters

Deadline: 09/16/26

Grants to Iowa local governments and tribes to replace damaged infrastructure caused by natural disasters in eligible counties. Funding is intended for strengthening stormwater management infrastructure and upgrading damaged infrastructure caused by the June 2024 ...

GrantWatch ID#: 231186

In-Kind Grants of Volunteer Services to USA Entities for Community Service Projects

Deadline: 09/17/26 Conference Date: 08/12/26

In-kind grants of volunteer services to USA nonprofit and faith-based organizations, government entities, tribal governments, public schools, and universities in multiple states to benefit local communities. Applicants must contact staff before applying. The purpo...

GrantWatch ID#: 200391

Cooperative Agreements to USA Agencies and Nonprofits for Wildfire Research Projects

Deadline: 09/17/26

Cooperative agreements to USA government agencies, IHEs, nonprofit organizations, and tribal entities for research projects to understand wildfire risk factors and the impacts of smoke from prescribed fire. Applicants are advised that required registrations may ta...

GrantWatch ID#: 206682

Grants to USA Nonprofits in Multiple States for Programs to Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: 09/18/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states and locations for programs that benefit local residents. Funding is intended for projects and activities that focus on nutrition and food security; military service members, veterans, and first responders; c...

GrantWatch ID#: 174057

Cooperative Agreements to USA Entities to Train Workers in the Environmental Field

Deadline: 09/23/26

Cooperative agreements to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, government agencies, qualifying tribes, and redevelopment agencies for programs that train unemployed residents to work in the environmental field. Applicants are advised that required registra...

GrantWatch ID#: 198239

Grants to USA and Puerto Rico Nonprofits and Agencies to Benefit Companion Animals

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to USA and Puerto Rico nonprofit organizations and government agencies to support entities that shelter animals and perform adoptions of companion animals. Applicants must show a high level of organizational performance and significant impact to be consider...

GrantWatch ID#: 178259

Grants to Iowa, Nebraska, South Dakota, and Wyoming Nonprofits for Rural Community Projects

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Iowa, Nebraska, South Dakota, and Wyoming nonprofit organizations for programs to benefit rural communities in the funding source's service area. Funding is intended to support projects and services in the areas of agriculture education, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 178636

Grants to Iowa Charities, Organizations, and Individuals for a Variety of Needs

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Iowa charities, organizations, and individuals for a variety of needs in eligible counties. Funding is intended for support in the following categories: economic development, disaster relief, environment, education and/or youth, and comm...

GrantWatch ID#: 229536

Grants to Iowa Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools for Disaster Relief

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to Iowa nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and educational institutions for disaster relief in eligible regions. Funding is intended to help communities cover required disaster recovery project costs and strengthen long-term infrastructure resili...

GrantWatch ID#: 229651

Grants to USA Nonprofits to Address Critical Needs in Eligible Communities

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to address critical needs in eligible communities. Funding is intended for health and wellness, hunger, education, and disaster relief programs. Requests may also be made in the areas of environmental causes, critical communit...

GrantWatch ID#: 134598

Grants to USA Nonprofits in Multiple States for a Range of Programs that Benefit Local Residen...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states to address the needs of residents in communities where the funding source has a business presence. Funding is intended for activities and programs within the focus areas of community development, human servi...

GrantWatch ID#: 174764

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Eligible Districts for Capital Projects Addressing He...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International eligible districts for capital projects that address health, human services, and other critical needs in local communities. Funding is intended to support infrastructure and equipment for projects that improve the well-bein...

GrantWatch ID#: 223879

Grants to Iowa Nonprofits, CBOs, and Groups for Events and Programs to Benefit Residents in El...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Iowa nonprofit and community-based organizations and groups for events and programs to benefit residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended for activities in the focus areas of youth and education, community service, environment, e...

GrantWatch ID#: 225940

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits for Energy-Related Projects

Deadline: 10/03/26 LOI Date: 08/07/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for charitable projects related to energy. Applicants are required to submit an LOI prior to applying. Eligible energy projects include but are not limited to the installation of solar heating, solar...

GrantWatch ID#: 210688

Grants to USA Professional Dancers to Assist with Expenses in Times of Financial Crisis

Deadline: 10/06/26

Grants of up to $3,000 to USA and territories professional dancers for support in facing financial challenges caused by circumstances beyond their control. Eligible uses of funding include expenses related to food, housing, medical, transportation, and other essen...

GrantWatch ID#: 199210

Grants to Iowa Agencies and Tribes for Community Development and Housing Projects

Deadline: 10/07/26

Grants to Iowa government agencies and tribes for community development projects and disaster relief efforts in eligible regions. Applicants must complete registrations before applying. Funding is intended to develop affordable housing to serve the needs of income...

GrantWatch ID#: 205941

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Disease Research, Veterans' Support and Disaster Relief

Deadline: 10/09/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for programs and projects in the areas of disease research, wounded veterans, disaster relief, and support for the public broadcasting system. In the focus area of disease research, funding is intended to support activities to...

GrantWatch ID#: 218617

In-Kind Donations of Gift Cards to USA Nonprofits and Title I Schools to Meet Basic Needs

Deadline: 10/16/26

In-kind donations of gift cards valued at up to $10,000 to USA nonprofit organizations and Title I schools in multiple states to meet the basic needs of individuals. Applicants must specify how and when gift cards will be distributed directly to needy individuals ...

GrantWatch ID#: 230018

Grants to USA Early-Career Scholars for Research in the Social Sciences

Deadline: 10/21/26

Grants of up to $50,000 and grants of up to $65,000 to USA early-career researchers to conduct research focusing on the social sciences. Applicants must register in the grant portal prior to applying. The purpose of the program is to support research that identifi...

GrantWatch ID#: 187123

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Libraries, and Schools to Support Charitable Causes

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA nonprofit organizations, public schools, and libraries to support charitable causes. Funding is intended for, but not limited to the focus areas of human services, disaster relief, and the environment. The Foundation accepts both pro...

GrantWatch ID#: 153889

Grants to Iowa and Missouri Nonprofits for Projects that Impact Local Communities

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants of up to $1,500 to Iowa and Missouri nonprofit organizations for projects to benefit residents in eligible locations. Priority will be given to projects that will impact the largest percentage of community members. Previous grants supported public libraries...

GrantWatch ID#: 177501

Grants to USA, Canada, and Mexico Nonprofits, Municipalities, and Associations for Programs to...

Deadline: 11/16/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and Mexico nonprofit organizations, municipalities, social enterprises, and Indigenous groups for activities to benefit communities where the funding source has a business presence. Funding is intended to support programs and projects in the...

GrantWatch ID#: 167553
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Grants to USA, Canada, and International Developers for Vaccine Research and Activities

Deadline: 12/14/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International developers for vaccine preparedness research and activities. Applicants are required to contact the funding source to gain access to the application portal. Funding is intended to promote new vaccine candidates for pathogen...

GrantWatch ID#: 211655

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International Business Entities to Create Emergency Aid Drone...

Deadline: 12/15/26 LOI Date: 11/04/26

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International business entities to participate in a competition to create reliable drones that can be deployed in emergencies. Applicants are required to register and qualify prior to submitting a contest application. The purpose o...

GrantWatch ID#: 229106

Financial Assistance to USA, Canada, and International Veterinarians and Businesses for Urgent...

Deadline: 12/31/26

Financial assistance to USA, Canada, and International veterinary professionals and students and veterinary businesses to assist veterinarians in crisis. Funding is intended to safeguard veterinarians' mental health and address their basic needs, including housing...

GrantWatch ID#: 199304

Grants to Iowa, Nebraska, South Dakota, and Wyoming Nonprofits for Rural Community Projects

Deadline: 12/31/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to Iowa, Nebraska, South Dakota, and Wyoming nonprofit organizations for programs to benefit rural communities in the funding source's service area. Funding is intended to support projects and services in the areas of agriculture education,...

GrantWatch ID#: 231344

Grants to USA Nonprofits in Multiple States for Basic Human Needs, Community Development, and ...

Deadline: 01/15/27

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states to meet basic human needs, promote community vitality, and encourage volunteerism in communities in which the funding source does business. Funding is intended to enhance communities and to help people achie...

GrantWatch ID#: 179283
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Grants to USA Nonprofits, Tribes, and Housing Authorities to Address Urgent Social Needs

Deadline: 01/25/27

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, tribes, and public housing authorities to address urgent needs for residents in HUD-assisted housing. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to assist reside...

GrantWatch ID#: 230960

Cooperative Agreements to USA Public Health Agencies for Public Health Crisis Response

Deadline: 02/11/27

Cooperative agreements to USA and territories state agencies and public health organizations for rapid response to public health crises. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding will be disbursed only upon the ...

GrantWatch ID#: 230438

Indemnity Program for USA Livestock Producers to Mitigate Losses Due to Adverse Weather and Ot...

Deadline: 03/01/27

Indemnity program to USA livestock producers and owners to mitigate losses exceeding normal mortality due to adverse weather events, disease, and attacks by wild animals. Eligible classes of livestock include, but are not limited to, cattle, poultry, and swine. I...

GrantWatch ID#: 182186

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits in the Funder's Service Area for Programs ...

Deadline: 04/15/27

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations in the funder's service area for programs benefitting local communities. Eligible projects address disaster relief, workforce development, health and social services, and economic stability. Grants m...

GrantWatch ID#: 226954

Grants to USA and Canada Organizations to Improve Healthcare for Underserved Communities

Deadline: 04/30/27

Grants to USA and Canada organizations for initiatives to improve healthcare for underserved communities. Eligible organizations align themselves with one of the following areas of interest: cancer prevention, advancing crisis preparedness and response, and increa...

GrantWatch ID#: 214122
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